Vaico V40-1920 Engine Valve Cover

Engine Valve Cover for GM 1.8L Applications

The Vaico V40-1920 engine valve cover is an OE-style replacement for select Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn models with OE number 55564395. Built for the engine cylinder block components category, it is sized at 430 mm long, 223 mm wide, and 85 mm high, with a listed weight of 1.800 kg.

VAICO Expert Kits+ groups the needed parts into one box for a more complete repair workflow. This makes the V40-1920 a practical choice when servicing a Chevrolet Cruze valve cover, Chevrolet Sonic valve cover, or other GM small-car applications listed below.

Key Features

• Engine valve cover for select GM applications
• Direct reference to OE number 55564395
• Dimensions: 430 mm length, 223 mm width, 85 mm height
• Listed weight: 1.800 kg
• VAICO Expert Kits+ product line packaging for grouped service parts
• Part number V40-1920 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Detailed Description

The Vaico V40-1920 is an aftermarket engine valve cover designed for vehicles originally using OE part number 55564395. It is listed for the Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze Limited, Cruze, Aveo, Aveo5, Pontiac G3, Pontiac G3 Wave, and Saturn Astra across the model years shown in the fitment data. For buyers searching by application, this part supports common long-tail searches such as Chevrolet Cruze 2011-2015 engine valve cover replacement and Chevrolet Sonic 2012-2018 valve cover OE 55564395.

VAICO Expert Kits+ is the brand line associated with this product family, indicating a packaged service approach where needed parts are supplied together for the repair. The V40-1920 part number should be matched against the vehicle’s OE reference before ordering.

This part cross-references OE number 55564395 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage from a worn or damaged valve cover
• Cracked or warped cover surfaces
• Failed sealing at the cylinder head interface
• Maintenance issues tied to the original OE cover
• Replacement needs after inspection of the Chevrolet Cruze or Chevrolet Sonic valve cover assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine application by OE number 55564395 and confirm the vehicle year, make, and model before installation. Inspect the mating surfaces, surrounding components, and related seals during service so the replacement valve cover seats correctly. Use the listed dimensions and fitment data to confirm the V40-1920 matches the original part layout on the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

VAICO supplies this part as an aftermarket replacement in its Expert Kits+ line, with fitment tied to the OE reference and listed vehicle applications. Confirm compatibility against the vehicle identification and OE number before installation.